Since we had approximately 1 TB of files stored on Google Drive, downloading that much data onto individual computers caused performance problems for individuals as their computer memory began to become overloaded. Why? Because depending on how many files they downloaded, their own computers’ hard drive began to fill up. Even when they could sync up their own Google account and get access to the Shared Folder on their own computer, it was still a problem. This was obviously an inefficient process. However, other employees had to download the files to their computer, work on them and then upload them back to Google Drive. They would then sync to the Google Drive folder in the cloud and it was a nice process. Since I was the account holder, I had the Backup and Sync program running to be able to access the files more easily on my own computer. Because we work with numerous companies that hire a marketing agency like ours, we had several employees accessing My Drive which had been shared with them to collaborate on different work projects. If you are like me, you likely have been using Google Drive, or My Drive as it is sometimes called, to store your work and personal files.
Note that July 19th commences the transition of backup and syncing services to Google Drive.The answer is an annoying no and yes, but you’re not going to like the yes part.īackground On Why We Needed Google Shared Drive Since Google Photo now has its autonomous backup network, saving images and videos on Drive pops up a default option of either saving your media file on Drive or Photo. Drive can also sync external storage devices such as Flash drives - on your computer File Explorer, Drive can also create a mirror file of your local file and Google Drive. Now, Drive can operate as a cloud-based backup system and Sync background files to keep track of your latest files. Remember, Google Drive solely a cloud backup system whereby images and videos are stored accordingly.
Google’s blog post confirmed this transition of syncing services - users should worry less about a complex UI since the new backup platform is an integration of two similar Sync service products. The Search Giant aims at u nifying its syncing and backup systems whereby it also appears to be a reversal of the initial split of Google Drive on the desktop into two autonomous Sync services.
Despite Drive File Streams is mostly used by business clients - it’s also compatible with the custom Drive. Still on the matter of Google’s unified backup system, it worth noting that Drive File Stream that serves the same purpose as Backup and Sync will not be shut down alongside Backup and Sync.
To continue syncing with Drive and/or Google Photos, users will need to transition to Drive for desktop,” in line with the Search Giant announcements. “October 1st, 2021: Any users still on Backup and Sync after that point will no longer be able to sign in to Backup and Sync. “ By August 18th, 2021: Any users still on Backup and Sync will start to receive in-product notifications prompting them to transition to Drive for desktop,” Google said. “July 19th, 2021: Backup and Sync will support a guided flow to help users transition on to Drive for desktop.”įor contrast, consumers’ files that remain on Backup and Sync till October 1st will be locked out of access to their documents, while Drive remains the sole backup service by Google for desktop users. The Search Giant encourages its default Backup and syncing users to start switching to backup these files on Drive - Drive is expected to function as Sync via desktop). Transition to backup and sync with Drive by default will be available next week - enough time for users to make the switch before the last day of September.Īccording to Google, Backup and Sync will shut down by October 1st (the same day Nigeria celebrates her independence). It worth noting that both corporate clients and consumers can now use Drive for all backup and syncing purposes.
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